10 Thoughtful Gifts To Brighten The Spirits Of Your Socially Distant Loved Ones
Staying connected to your loved ones without physically meeting can be a difficult task.
Sure, technology has made it easier for people to replicate the joy of quality time spent with friends and family, but nothing beats giving someone you love a hug.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have found themselves isolating at home and practicing social distancing, and the side effects can be quite harsh. Together with Zoom and FaceTime calls, gift giving can help bridge some of the physical and emotional distance people are experiencing and restore the joy of the festive season.
DesignTAXI has curated a selection of gifts that will definitely put a smile on your loved one’s face.
1. Kids Against Maturity: A hilarious family-friendly card game that keeps the family connected and away from the screens
Image via Kids Against Maturity
Image via Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity is a humorous card game for the family to play together this festive season.
It combines age-appropriate humor for children and teens and witty innuendos for parents. The card game, which features the original expansion pack, is a great twist on the typical question and answer format, where “being the worst is the best.”
The game, which is not recommended for humorless parents, is perfect for parties and is guaranteed to bring non-stop laughter for the whole family. It is also a great stress-reliever, something we can use these days due to the pandemic.
2. Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock: Improve your sleep with this natural light alarm clock
Image via Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
Image via Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
The Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock will help the perpetual alarm clock snoozer to start their day in a more natural way. The light on the clock is clinically proven to improve your sleep, ensuring that you will always wake up feeling more refreshed.
The light therapy lamp also doubles up as a bedside reading lamp, with 10 different brightness settings. You can also choose from radio sounds or built-in natural bird sounds to improve your ability to function in the morning.
3. Evertone Prosage Deep Tissue Massager: A portable & powerful handheld massager they can carry from the home office to the home gym
Video via Evertone Prosage Deep Tissue Massager
Image via Evertone Prosage Deep Tissue Massager
When your loved one needs to feel a sense of relief, they can turn on this Evertone handheld massager to work out any tense muscles in the neck, back or legs.
The massager offers three customized massager heads, provides a relaxing massage experience and reduces bone damage. It only takes minutes for the device to provide deep muscle relief, since it pulses up to 3200 percussions per minute.
4. Mitten Tea Infuser: This adorable infuser is guaranteed to put a smile on your face while sipping a hot cup of tea
Image via The Daydreamer Studio
Image via The Daydreamer Studio
Is having a cup of tea part of your loved one’s morning ritual?
If it is, then grab a hold of this fun Mitten tea infuser by Daydreamer Studio and get dipping! This nifty kitched device is simple to use. Place your preferred dosage of tea leaves in this adorable infuser and stir it into your teapot or mug to create a perfectly prepared pot of tea.
And because it is made out of 100 percent silicone, they are easy to care for and clean.
5. Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker: Brew a smoother and less acidic pick-me-up with this coffee maker
Image via Takeya's Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Help your coffee lover friends plan ahead in the mornings by whipping up a batch of energizing coffee with Takeya's Cold Brew Coffee Maker. It is as simple as pouring their coffee grounds of choice into the fine-mesh filter before putting the pitcher into the fridge overnight. And just like that, they've got tasty coffee right at home.
6. You Complete Me (Heart Shaped Jigsaw) by Luckies: Write a special message on this romantic wooden jigsaw
Image via My Matching Studio (MMS)
Image via My Matching Studio (MMS)
Looking for a unique way to express your feelings to a special someone? You Complete Me is a heart shaped jigsaw puzzle and greeting card which is truly romantic and unusual.
This heart shaped love card puzzle features a writable surface for you to pen your special personalized message to the love of your life. Made from heat stamped wood, the puzzle comes with a special heart-shaped piece in the middle.
As a giver, you build the jigsaw, write in your special message, then scramble it up and place the pieces back in the box before presenting the gift to your loved one. The recipient then put together up the puzzle to realize the sweet message that you penned just for them.
7. Personalized Light Cube by UNIQCUBE: Customize a light cube lamp with photos of your best memories together
Image via UNIQCUBE
Image via UNIQCUBE
UNIQCUBE is a customizable light cube that helps you create the right atmosphere.
It makes a perfect lighting element for your loved one—all you need to do is to send photos, images, text, patterns or even artworks to the designers. They will then fill each side of the cube with the requested materials, making the lamp a deeply personal display.
The cube is designed to be playful and lightweight so that you can easily carry it around the room without worrying of damaging it.
8. Baloo Weighted Blanket: This comfortable weighted blankets resemble a physical hug, making it the perfect throw
Image via Baloo’s Weighted Blanket
Image via Baloo’s Weighted Blanket
Because your friends and family will be missing out on physical hugs this festive season, Baloo’s Weighted Blanket is the next best option. The blankets are all quilted with 100 percent breathable cotton that feels snug when you wrap it around your body.
Available in 12-, 15-, 20-, and 25-pound throws, blankets, and comforters, these options are designed to promote comfort, safety and deep relaxation, allowing your friends and family to fall asleep faster and better.
9. truShiatsu PRO Foot Massager: Send your loved ones a healing touch with this deep foot massager
Image via truShiatsu PRO Foot Massager
Image via truShiatsu PRO Foot Massager
The truShiatsu PRO Foot Massager works just like a full-on massage chair, but at a portion of its price. Just place your weary feet on the machine and its kneading heads will giving them a knot-relieving massage. It also adds heat to your feet, stimulating blood flow.
Your old parents or grandparents will definitely benefit from this nifty device, especially after a long walk at the mall.
10. Umbra Poise Large Jewelry Tray: An eye-catching organizer that is perfect for housing accessories and knick knacks
Image via Umbra Poise Large Jewelry Tray
Image via Umbra Poise Large Jewelry Tray
The Umbra Poise Large Jewelry Tray is the perfect organizer for all of their accessories and knick-knacks. Available in matte gold or silver, the tray is big enough to fit multiple pair of earrings, necklaces, rings and even shades.
Your disorganized friend will thank you for this thoughtful tray. Moreover, it is more stylish than the shoe box they were using previously.
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